I had read that during WW2 the Japanese often took authentic 16th and 17th century samurai swords and cut them down. Toward later in the war, they didn't have metal to make swords of the length and such they wanted, mostly for officers, and cut down many beautiful swords and put new handles on them.
Later in the war, they, melted many swords for bullets. Some families managed to hide their heirlooms, but the population were brain washed and did what they were told. That's what I have read regarding the history of these swords.
Can someone confirm or deny?
Later in the war, they, melted many swords for bullets. Some families managed to hide their heirlooms, but the population were brain washed and did what they were told. That's what I have read regarding the history of these swords.
Can someone confirm or deny?